Much like the worst list, here's what we saw that we just loved this year. Didn't see everything released this year (count is less than 80 for us), but there were some real gems out there!
10. Trainwreck: Perhaps the deepest, richest and most intelligent raunchy comedy of the year.
9. Joy: A very inspiring and entertaining film, with a stellar performance from Jennifer Lawrence, but takes a little too long to get going.
8. The Final Girls: A clever and very well done little meta-comedy horror about a girl who goes back into her late mothers most well known film...a cheesy 80's slasher flick. And when I say in the film..I mean...in the film.
7. Everest: Taken from several different accounts of the 1996 Mt. Everest disaster, this film gives you an outstanding look at what happened on that tragic May 10th, including the first release of actual dialogue from the event. Heartbreaking.
6. Spring: A deep, atmospheric monster movie that uses an angle never used before. A captivating and beautiful watch.
5. Straight Outta Compton: In spite of some of the blatant revisions to make the group look good (that bit with Eazy and Cube reuniting in the club?! CHEESY!), still an utterly mind blowing film, outstanding!
4. Jurassic World: Great casting, great story and great fun! Great way to kick start the series.
3. Ex Machina: Mans emotions are his greatest ally and worst weakness, and how we process them is at the heart of this brilliant sci-fi tale thats woefully underseen.
2. The Martian: A great book turned into a better film. Great performance from Matt Damon and a solid supporting cast make a solid two hours that hold you enraptured.
1. Spotlight: The hands down best film of the year and one of the best of the decade. Who'd have thought a film about 4 reporters at the Boston Globe breaking open the Catholic church sex abuse scandal would be so deeply engrossing, so rich and entertaining. You owe it to yourself to find and see this masterful piece of work.
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